"We will fine you," the man from the Homeowners Association answered …
Honor
"Uh ... one moment, please," Commander Nunn responded …
Safety
"You know the safety phrase," she asked Craig, her demeanor grim …
Rebirth
Before Anya could flee, Fate grabbed her by the hand …
Measured
"This is NOT The Fool's journey," she said …
In Memory of: Charlie Watts
"Well, that's all right, then," he said …
Fields
At worst, they figured that he would dismiss it …
Evacuation
“I have to know she’s safe; I cannot leave if she isn’t safe … “
Apology
"But a punishment is not an apology," Lukas explained …
Introductions
Patrick bought the house for “two TV dinners and a song” (he told his mum) …
Basics
"Where will you go?" they asked him …
Dig
It was dangerous to wander through your own ruins …
Heart
… she was afraid to remove the clockwork heart from her chest.
Ferryman
"So, you put coins on the eyes of the dead?" the journalist asked …
Sampler
It took ages to finish …
Business
"People are fickle! … “
Comparative
As the moment predictably neared, Dillard gave everyone a comforting wink …
Quality
"So, do we have standards suddenly?" Terry asked, grinning …
Innocence
She sat there, patting the tiny leg, with her mind racing …
Snit
"I turn to needles when I'm depressed or anxious ... “